Learn what's involved in the home-selling process, from marketing your house to closing on the sale. Everything you need to know about getting top dollar for your home is here!

Renting VS Buying

The decision between renting or buying a house should take into account the length of time you plan to stay in a particular area. In general, if you expect to stay in the same location for a longer period of time, it is more cost-effective to purchase a home. This is because the value of the home tends to increase over time, and the expenses associated with buying and selling a home (which can amount to around 5% of the property's selling price) are spread out over a longer period. These expenses can include real estate agent commissions and legal fees for the seller, and closing costs such as land transfer taxes and legal fees for the buyer.

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If you dream of rural living, you may have considered buying acreage and are looking around at different options. An acreage can provide a cozy style of country living, whether close to an urban centre or out in the middle of nowhere. Buying an acreage property is a bit different than buying a more traditional home, so let’s take a look at some of the things you should consider.

5 Factors to Consider when Buying an Acreage

The Size of the Acreage

The size of the acreage you want to purchase will influence the type of mortgage that you apply for. Mortgage lenders will likely approve up to a certain number of acres with a house and garage, and varies based on the location. A property located close to an urban centre and under 10 acres will…

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Decorating for the holidays can be challenging when you are selling your home. It is important to remember to gear towards more minimalistic decorations so you do not distract from your home’s true potential. At The Polsinello Team, we realize that it can be difficult to find the right balance of holiday cheer and market appeal. Polsinello Real Estate has put together a few tips on decorating for the holidays while showing your home, so continue reading!

If you want to sell your home during the holiday season and not have to worry about showings or open houses contact us here, it is quite possible that we have a buyer that is looking for a home just like yours. You can continue making lasting memories in your home without the stress of cleaning and…

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The Canadian government has set its sights on the house-flipping industry to cool housing prices.  Ottawa holds that slapped an anti-flipping tax would help bring down home valuations, allowing for more prospective buyers in Canada's real estate market and lower costs associated with buying or selling homes as well as interest rates during transactions - all of which can be good news if you're looking at getting into this business!

After doing some research we found there are actually five important things every entrepreneur needs before they start investing their hard earned cash into profitable endeavors like purchasing houses themselves (or renting them out).

Here is our list:

#1 The Math

When you flip a house, it's not just about the…

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Any experienced home buyer will tell you that there are certain things many new home buyers wish they had known before buying. The problem is, that you don’t know what you don’t know, and these are not things you’re going to want to learn the hard way. Because a home is such a large purchase and commitment, sometimes decisions made – or not made – during the buying process can cause short-term stress or make the process more complicated, while others may even have long-term effects. To make your home buying process successful, look at these things new home buyers wish they had known. Do your best to build them into your home buying process, and you’ll go into the experience feeling well-equipped and excited.

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The decision to sell your house can be exciting and overwhelming all at once. Despite the reality of that latter emotion, there are some things home sellers can do to alleviate the stress. Start with a game plan using the five tips below for a less-stress selling experience.

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What Types Of Mortgages Area Available To Me As A Homebuyer In Ontario?

Buying a home is an expensive decision that requires careful consideration. Potential buyers should understand the different rates, amortization periods and penalties associated with each type of mortgage before they make their choice which often boils down to personal preferences like how much risk you're willing to take on or what interest rate would work best for your situation at this time in order get financing approved as quickly possible so it doesn't drag out too long waiting around!

Types of Mortgages

Open Mortgage

Lets buyers pay off debt whenever they want, without what's known as a prepayment penalty.  This option provides flexibility, but interest rates…

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When choosing a real estate agent, here are 10 questions that you should ask them before you sign on the dotted line. 

You've been saving for a down payment, planning to buy your first home, and now it's time to pick a real estate agent.  As a homebuyer, you want to pick a fair and honest agent and protect your financial interests. Buying a home is likely one of the largest investments you will make, and it's important to choose a real estate agent whom you can trust to get the job done right, with your best interests in mind.

What Questions Should Homebuyers Ask Potential Candidates

  1. How long have you been in real estate, and are you licensed? Determine if you want a cheerful, fresh-faced real estate agent or the advice of a wise,…

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Can an outdated kitchen cost you time, money and possibly your dream home?

Homebuyers form their initial impression from the home's exterior, but what's the first thing they want to see once they go inside? Most of the time, it's the kitchen.

Kitchen updates are important to sell your home. If the kitchen isn't up-to-snuff, many buyers will look elsewhere for their dream house and sellers could be losing time or money on an unsold property due in part to its lack of appeal because it doesn’t meet all consumers' needs which is why updating kitchens should always happen before anything else!

Kitchens Sell Homes

When I ask buyers which rooms convinced them to buy a particular home, there's one overwhelmingly popular answer: the…

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We receive a lot of questions from both buyers and sellers and one of them that has come up a couple of times is:

If I sign a listing agreement with a brokerage but pass away before any offers have occurred, is the contract binding on the heirs of the seller to continue offering the property for sale? 

If the same thing happens but with an offer situation, what are the rights of the buyer(s)?

Hi, I'm Frank Polsinello with the Polsinello Team at RE/MAX

And, In the case where the same thing happens but with a buyer client, my guess is the contract is null and void. 

However, if a buyer’s offer is accepted but death occurs before closing would this still be void? 

What are the rights and options of the seller(s)?

Answer:

The…

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